Medical Dosimetrist I

Asct; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Department of Medical Physics for a Medical Dosimetrist I. This entry-level position is perfect for new graduates or those with limited experience. You'll be integral in providing treatment planning support for patients undergoing radiotherapy, working closely with a dedicated team of professionals. Enjoy the flexibility of working onsite initially, with the potential to transition to a hybrid model. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to ending cancer and fostering professional growth through continuous learning and innovative practices.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Professional growth opportunities

Workshops and conferences

Hands-on testing of new technologies

Qualifications

• Understanding of radiation therapy and treatment planning processes.
• Proficiency in performing calculations and resolving radiotherapy issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment planning support for external beam radiotherapy.
• Collaborate with oncologists, physicists, and therapists.

Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Physics Principles

Radiation Therapy Knowledge

Education

Certification by MDCB

Job description

Pay Range $129,000.00-$142,400.00 Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our Department of Medical Physics as Medical Dosimetrist I. This is an entry level position and exciting opportunity for new graduates and those with less than two years of full-time dosimetrist experience. You will work onsite for the first 6 months and then are eligible to transition to a hybrid work model.

Role Overview:

You will provide treatment planning support for patients undergoing external beam radiotherapy, working closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, and therapists.

Key Qualifications:

• Certification or eligibility for certification by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
• An understanding of physics principles, radiation therapy, and treatment planning processes.
• Proficiency in performing mathematical calculations and the ability to resolve radiotherapy-related issues.
• Knowledge of radiation dosimetry calibration and radiation physics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Core Skills:

• Knowledge of treatment planning, dose calculation, and radiation therapy simulation.
• Ability to obtain, interpret, and apply patient-specific information to develop accurate treatment plans.
• Consult and collaborate effectively with radiation oncologists, therapists, and medical physicists.
• Participate in quality assurance procedures, reviewing dose calculations, documentation, and patient records.
• Stay current with new procedures, techniques, and technologies in the field of medical dosimetry.
• Treat all patients and colleagues with the utmost respect, ensuring their unique needs are met.

Additional Information:

• Work hours: Flexible hours between 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Location: One or several of the MSK campuses depending on clinical needs.
• Opportunities for professional growth through workshops, conferences, and hands-on testing of new technologies.
• Report to Lead Dosimetrist
• Pay Range - $129,000 - $142,400

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